Chapter 4 Flashcards
What does a monosaccharide consist of?
1 molecule
What does a disaccharide consist of?
2 molecules
What does a polysaccharide consist of?
More than 2 molecules
Carbohydrates are divided into what 2 categories?
- Simple carbohydrates
- Complex carbohydrates
What category of carbohydrates are the ones we want to consume?
Complex carbohydrates
Which sub category of carbohydrates has more fiber?
Complex carbohydrates
What is the function of carbohydrates?
Provides energy
Carbohydrates provide _________________?
Dietary fiber
Dietary fiber is important for what?
Digestion
___________________ provides naturally occurring sweeteners (sucrose and fructose)
Carbohydrates
Protein-sparing effect occurs in which nutrient group?
Carbohydrates
What is the protein-soaring effect?
If it can spare protein for other processes than it doesn’t have to be broken down
Where does the digestive process begin?
In the mouth
Where does the breakdown go monosaccharides occur?
Digestion
Where does the conversion of fructose and galactose to glucose occur?
Liver
______________ = immediate energy
Glucose
_______________ = stored energy
(Anything you don’t use immediately)
Glycogen
What is the process of converting glucose to glycogen?
Glycogenesis
Storage form of CHO in liver and muscles = ______________?
Glycogen
____________ have a limited energy source?
use it or lose it
Carbohydrates
Ex: Carb loading the NIGHT BEFORE a marathon.
- CANT carb load a week before a marathon, because energy source will be lost!
